The Conjuring: Last Rites — Is This the Final Amen of a Horror Era?

The Conjuring: Last Rites — Is This the Final Amen of a Horror Era?

After more than a decade of possessions, exorcisms, haunted dolls, cursed nuns, and one very determined married couple of demonologists, The Conjuring universe is preparing for what’s being teased as the final chapter.

Titled The Conjuring: Last Rites, the film is currently in development, and the very name alone suggests something heavy is coming — not just for Ed and Lorraine Warren, but for the franchise itself.

As someone who's followed this series from its haunting 2013 beginnings, I can’t help but wonder: Will this be the end-all, be-all? Or just another doorway in a house that never stops creaking?

Let’s break down the emotional and cultural build-up to this moment, and why Last Rites feels like a horror event — not just a sequel.

I. A Decade of Darkness: How We Got Here

Since the original Conjuring film dropped in 2013, this franchise has become nothing short of a phenomenon. What started as a $20 million haunted house story grew into:

• 8+ films, including spin-offs like Annabelle, The Nun, and The Curse of La Llorona.

• Over $2 billion at the global box office, making it the highest-grossing horror franchise of all time.

• A fully realized cinematic universe, complete with recurring lore, cursed objects, and demonic villains that have seeped into pop culture (hello, Valak).

But unlike other horror sagas, The Conjuring was never just about the scares. It was about faith, love, and the cost of standing between humanity and hell.

Now, with Last Rites, it feels like we’re approaching the final page in that ghost-ridden Bible.

II. What “Last Rites” Might Mean (Beyond the Obvious)

The title Last Rites isn’t subtle — and that’s the point. In Catholic tradition, the Last Rites are administered to a dying person. It’s a ritual of peace, finality, and preparation for the afterlife.

If we apply that lens to the film…

• Is this the end of Ed and Lorraine’s journey?

• Will the franchise finally close the case files — for good?

• Or is it the “death” of faith in a more symbolic sense — as darkness overtakes the light one final time?

The title alone raises emotional stakes, and longtime fans are already speculating. Is someone going to die? Will the Warrens face their most personal battle yet? Will a past case return to haunt them — one they couldn’t solve?

More than anything, it suggests closure. And in a franchise built on unfinished business, that’s both terrifying and bittersweet.

III. Why This Feels Bigger Than Just Another Sequel

Every franchise reaches a tipping point — a moment where the final installment must do more than continue a story. It must justify its legacy.

With The Conjuring: Last Rites, we’re not just waiting for another demon or haunted artifact. We’re waiting for answers, or at least emotional resolution.

• After three main Conjuring films, we’ve seen Ed and Lorraine fight evil with love. But at what cost?

• We’ve seen them age, suffer, break bones, face death. What more can they give?

• We’ve watched demons that target their weaknesses, use their faith against them, and whisper promises of damnation. Where does that path end?

And if this really is the last ride, then fans want something final — not just another setup for a spin-off. They want stakes, closure, and an exorcism that matters.

IV. My Personal Curiosity (and Low-Key Anxiety)

I’ll be honest — I’m both excited and nervous about this one.

Excited because:

• The title is bold.

• The tone seems more solemn, more end-of-the-road than ever before.

• If done right, it could be one of the most emotionally powerful horror finales we’ve seen in a long time.

Nervous because:

• Horror franchises rarely end cleanly (Halloween, Saw, Scream — all came back from the grave).

• The last installment (The Devil Made Me Do It) got mixed reviews, and not everyone loved the shift in tone.

• I’m not ready to say goodbye to Ed and Lorraine — especially when their chemistry is still the soul of the entire universe.

But even with those fears, I’m here for it. I want to see what “last rites” look like in a world where evil wears a face, love carries a crucifix, and the line between faith and horror gets blurrier with every case.

V. What Would Make Last Rites a Satisfying Conclusion?

If this is truly the final film, here’s what I (and I imagine many fans) hope to see:

• A grounded, emotional story — not just spectacle, but real stakes for the Warrens.

• A callback to the original haunting — something that brings it full circle.

• Closure without cheap death — we don’t need a body count to feel the weight of an ending.

• One last miracle — even if it's quiet. A moment of grace in the darkness.

• A post-credits scene that doesn’t tease more — just leaves us with chills and maybe, peace.

Let it feel like the door is closed — even if we know in our horror-loving hearts it might creak open again one day.

Final Thoughts: Is This the Amen? Or the Afterlife?

The Conjuring: Last Rites has a heavy crown to wear.

It’s not just a horror sequel. It’s the possible ending to a franchise that’s defined modern supernatural storytelling. A decade-long legacy built on slow scares, real human emotion, and the unwavering power of belief.

Will it deliver a true ending? Will we finally lay the Warrens — and their case files — to rest?

I don’t know. But I’ll be watching.

Holy water ready. Lights off. Heart open.

Are you ready for The Conjuring: Last Rites?Do you think it will be the end? Or do you sense another cursed object waiting in the shadows?